Kontinen & Peers Clinch The First Set

Henri Kontinen and John Peers are closing in on a maiden final at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, taking the first set 7-6(2) against Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan on Saturday.

Bob Bryan was forced to fend off three break points in total during a quick-fire opening set but the server dictated play as neither pairing could seize the initiative. A tie-break was required and Kontinen’s sublime stop-volley along with Peers’ backhand return winner established the perfect start. The fifth seeds struck a series of aggressive returns and claimed the first set over the four-time champions.

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